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Y649 BDU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,462 mi
Last recorded158,462 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 BDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,462 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 158,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 146,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 117,848 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 106,123 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 106,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,464 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 78,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 72,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 53,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake has slightly binding not shown on rbt

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,444 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,899 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,832 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,607 miles

both off side tyres cracking badly

Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,845 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y649 BDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y649 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y649 BDU registered?

Y649 BDU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y649 BDU safe to buy?

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